Director of Strategic Sourcing, Meat & Own Brands

Albertsons Companies, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Up to 50% earned wages early via our流?

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in training and dev

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies seeks a senior Strategic Sourcing leader for the Meat and Own Brands category. You will guide category strategy, manage a multi-million spend, and lead a team of sourcing professionals across meat commodities.

The role demands strategic thinking, market insight, and strong supplier partnerships. You will influence pricing, terms, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Operations to deliver value and risk management in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in retail meat and poultry sourcing/procurement (commodity and value added).
• 2–3 years leading strategic sourcing professionals and strong people management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to determine root causes and execute solutions.
• Deep understanding of meat and poultry industry specs, production systems, and market dynamics.
• Familiarity with USDA/FDA standards and related perishability considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic, mutually beneficial best practices with suppliers and internal teams using robust strategic sourcing processes.
• Lead top-to-top meetings to identify opportunities and trends to grow sales with suppliers.
• Ensure long-term relationships with suppliers and reliable supply for the company.
• Partner with Finance to develop plans and forecasts related to sourcing and P&L impacts.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms while ensuring compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with meat suppliers, evaluating quality, reliability, and pricing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Budget management

Sustainability

Education

B.A./B.S. in Business/Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Albertsons Companies seeks a senior Strategic Sourcing leader for the Meat and Own Brands category. You will guide category strategy, manage a multi-million spend, and lead a team of sourcing professionals across meat commodities.

The role demands strategic thinking, market insight, and strong supplier partnerships. You will influence pricing, terms, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Legal, and Operations to deliver value and risk management in a fast-paced retail